Millbank

The community is significantly older than the national average, with 32.8% of people aged 65 and over. It is also more diverse in its identity, as the 6.4% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.9%), and those with English and Australian ancestry are the most common. The proportion of people born overseas is 11.8%, which is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 89.3% of the area. While 6.4% of people use another language at home—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.3% report no religion. This level of non-religion is about the same as the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state and national averages, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 37.1% completing Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $997, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are very common here, as 43.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 14.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most similar areas, though volunteering rates are a little below the national figure at 13.0%.

The First Nations community is relatively large, but faces significant hurdles with an unemployment rate of 20.8% and Year 12 completion rates far below the state average.

The area has a high number of single-person homes (32.5%) and one-parent families (22.4%), both of which are well above the national figures.

Rental rates are well above the national average at 36.6%, though typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $270. Many homes are owned outright (36.9%).

While the area has a high number of public transport stops, 9.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The community has seen significant movement, with 43.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.9% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (45.3%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%, and the unemployment rate is well above the national average at 9.0%.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport, and 69.1% near health services.